angioplasty

/ˌændʒɪˈɒpləsti/

Definitions

1. noun

a medical procedure in which a narrowed or blocked blood vessel is widened or cleared by inflating a balloon or inserting a stent

“The doctor recommended angioplasty to improve blood flow to the patient’s heart.”

Synonyms

  • balloon angioplasty
  • coronary angioplasty

Antonyms

  • angiography